For millions of salaried employees and the organisations that employ them, the proposed increase represents a shift towards social security. (AI image) India’s social security framework is at an important inflection point. After the labour codes, the government is reportedly considering another major reform: raising the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) coverage…
AI image used for representation NEW DELHI: A boating accident took place in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after a cruise capsized in Bargi Dam, leaving four people dead, officials told news agency ANI on Thursday.According to Jabalpur collector Raghvendra Singh, at least 15 people have been rescued so far, while search and rescue operations are…
Salman Khan is set to begin Raj and DK’s superhero film in October 2026, with pre-production underway. The big-budget project targets a global audience, with casting still in progress. Meanwhile, he is shooting an untitled Vamshi Paidipally film, co-starring Nayanthara, slated for Eid 2027. Salman Khan is set to venture into the superhero genre with…
Your prediction for May is clear. Week one lifts your personality, immunity, and confidence. Week two pulls you towards home, mother, roots, and money blessings, with a side of tension and sudden expenses. Week three brings hopes in marriage and partnership, then a sharp dip in health, patience, and morale, followed by recovery through elders’…
New Delhi: The PPP-run airports have asked govt to ensure airlines pass on the benefit of reduced landing and parking charges to passengers. And also that once this three-month 25% reduced aeronautical charge period ends on July 7, the same should be hiked along with an increase in user development fees (UDF) for international passengers…
RCB captain Rajat Patidar and GT skipper Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Gujarat Titans once again left out pacer Prasidh Krishna despite his…
Palash Muchhal recently stepped away from his demanding professional schedule. The singer-composer chose to spend time in a spiritual setting. He visited the revered Saptashrungi Mata Temple to seek divine blessings. Moments of peace and devotion During his visit, Palash immersed himself in prayer and devotion. He offered prayers at the temple and spent quiet…
Long ago, Indian kitchens ran on firewood, charcoal, and cow dung cakes. Today, almost every home runs on that one familiar blue flame: LPG.That familiar red gas cylinder is what keeps it all going. The steady blue flame is powered by LPG or Liquified Petroleum Gas, which has travelled a complex journey: crossing oceans, borders,…
Years after her memorable portrayal of Anu in the acclaimed film ‘Drishyam’, Esther Anil has embarked on a new chapter in Mumbai, yet she finds herself continually greeted as ‘Drishyam papa’ by fans. This enduring connection to her childhood role, which she played at just 12 years old, has made her college experience uniquely nostalgic….
The government is set to soon notify changes under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) that will ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for overseas companies with up to 10 per cent Chinese shareholding, a senior official told news agency PTI on Thursday.Once notified by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), the revised framework will…